Hi, I've never used any of the Vortex products, in particular the Viper PST's, but I've heard good about them. In fact, I've never owned cheap optics save one ATN scope over a decade ago, and a SWFA 10x scope a buddy in the army had on an M14 --it was actually a decent cheap scope, but I only used it for a day or two. I've heard that the PST's are comparable to the Leupold tactical scopes and that they are made in the same factory as some other quality scope (I can't recall which). I don't know how much of this is true as we tend to defend our purchases even if they are marginal at best.
Now first off, I'm no longer in the army. If I were and I needed a scope they don't issue I'd just go for USO, Leupold or Nightforce right off the bat. Still, I don't like junk and I've been shooting for far too long to appreciate anything that hampers my abilities.
The ones I am primarily intersted in are the 1-4x and the 2.5-10x. I plan on using the 1-4x on a .300BLK as I have an idea on how to make use of the reticle using subs and supers by laminating a trajectory/adj. table on the buttstock. This rifle will probably never shoot past 300m. I plan on using the 2.5-10x on a 6.5G. Here is the issue: that rifle is a sub-MOA rifle, scary accurate, and the ACOG on it does not do it justice at all (I built an SDM rifle, ended up with something much more accurate --Satern barrels are THE shit!). This rifle *should* be capable of 12" groups or less at 1000m, though I haven't stretched it's legs yet. So the last thing I want to do is put a scope on it that can't keep up with the rifle.
I also would like it to be rugged. Damn rugged. Needs good glass and a reliable reticle with reliable adjustments, ie, a mil needs to equal a mil.
Reason I am considering these scopes is that: 1. I'm no longer in service and don't *need* the best. 2. I have two rifles I need to scope and want to do them "both for the price of one" as it were --or close to it. 3. I am under the impression that Vortex PST is nearly as good as the comparable Leupolds.
So based on that, do you think the Vortex PST is gonna cut it for me? Why or why not? For those of you that have, say, a PST and a comparable scope, how does it match up? Lastly, would any of you be willing to deploy with one or use one in rifle matches that you intend on winning?
For $1100 I can scope both rifles, but if I use Leupold it will cost twice that. However, if the PST isn't that great of a scope (as in worth every cent if not more) then I may have to swallow hard and just go with what I know works. I'd much rather pay $2200 and get what I want than pay $1100 and then STILL have to pay $2200 to do it right. So your advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Now first off, I'm no longer in the army. If I were and I needed a scope they don't issue I'd just go for USO, Leupold or Nightforce right off the bat. Still, I don't like junk and I've been shooting for far too long to appreciate anything that hampers my abilities.
The ones I am primarily intersted in are the 1-4x and the 2.5-10x. I plan on using the 1-4x on a .300BLK as I have an idea on how to make use of the reticle using subs and supers by laminating a trajectory/adj. table on the buttstock. This rifle will probably never shoot past 300m. I plan on using the 2.5-10x on a 6.5G. Here is the issue: that rifle is a sub-MOA rifle, scary accurate, and the ACOG on it does not do it justice at all (I built an SDM rifle, ended up with something much more accurate --Satern barrels are THE shit!). This rifle *should* be capable of 12" groups or less at 1000m, though I haven't stretched it's legs yet. So the last thing I want to do is put a scope on it that can't keep up with the rifle.
I also would like it to be rugged. Damn rugged. Needs good glass and a reliable reticle with reliable adjustments, ie, a mil needs to equal a mil.
Reason I am considering these scopes is that: 1. I'm no longer in service and don't *need* the best. 2. I have two rifles I need to scope and want to do them "both for the price of one" as it were --or close to it. 3. I am under the impression that Vortex PST is nearly as good as the comparable Leupolds.
So based on that, do you think the Vortex PST is gonna cut it for me? Why or why not? For those of you that have, say, a PST and a comparable scope, how does it match up? Lastly, would any of you be willing to deploy with one or use one in rifle matches that you intend on winning?
For $1100 I can scope both rifles, but if I use Leupold it will cost twice that. However, if the PST isn't that great of a scope (as in worth every cent if not more) then I may have to swallow hard and just go with what I know works. I'd much rather pay $2200 and get what I want than pay $1100 and then STILL have to pay $2200 to do it right. So your advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
